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Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report

A life long acne sufferer. I'm now in my late 30's and a few years ago deep cystic acne began to appear all the time. Clarisonic, diet changes, glycolic peels...even BP wasn't effective enough for these huge embarrassing lumps. My dr prescribed 50mg and it didn't work over night mind you. It took a good 4-5 months. Minor light-headedness and thirst right after taking the pill is all the side effects I've experienced. I have not gained weight but I know it's been hard keeping it that way! And losing weight? Forget it! This pill definitely did something to my usually amazing metabolism. I never found it so hard to lose those pesky 5 pound for the summer. It's been 6 months and I can say it's amazing to wake up every morning without multiple deep sores on my face. Try it and be persistent, you won't regret it!
I'd like to add that I have also been using 70% isopropyl alcohol as an astringent and wetting a cotton pad with it and holing it into my problem areas for a few minutes. It kills the bacteria on the face and also tightens. I haven't had any dryness or problems. Brings acne to a head fast or eliminates them completely! Try it!! It's all about controlling the bacteria!

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4.5 Stars

Posted 18 months ago (1/17/2014)4

Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report

I had mild acne as a teenager but after college and after stopping all psychiatric medications that is now believe we're unnecessary and perhaps harmful, I developed severe acne-often cystic and it was almost impossible to get rid of once the pimple formed. I tried atibiotics and accutane, which have me horrible side effects. I was prescribed spironolactone maybe a year later and the results are incredible. Almost immediate clearing, and only an occasional breakout usually around my period or stressful events. It's been a life saving job, especially as an actress and model. I'm nervous about weeding myself off of it if I choose to try for pregnancy, but if you have severe acne and it's causing severe stress and strain on your life, I definitely recommend it. I wish acne weren't so taboo but until that day comes (if ever) this is a miracle drug. It's not without its side effects-mostly fatigue and dehydration so be sure to stay hydrated, exercise, and limit stress when possible. Enjoy!

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5 Stars

Posted 67 months ago (1/12/2010)5

Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report

I have struggled with acne most of my teenage years and was still having acne in my 30s. This condition has been the worst ordeal I've had to deal with in my life. At some point I was so depressed because everything I was using seemed hopeless. At some point I didn't even want to leave my house because I was so embarassed. I've used retin A, differen, various antibiotics and none of it worked. One day I went for follow up and one of the residents looked at my face and said "your acne seems hormonal, I'd like to try this drug, try it and see how it works". He prescribed 50mg BID. I'm also on yaz and my face has been cleared for over a year now. I feel blessed everyday and thank God I saw that doctor who finally decided to put me on it because nothing has ever worked so great form my face. I now go to work daily w/out any make up on and not ashame of it. I'm once again happy in my life.

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Posted 67 months ago (12/18/2009)5

Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report

I suffered with acne all of my early teen years and into my mid 20's. I tried everything from creams to acutane and nothing worked. I would get below the skin pimples that would creat huge red bumps that woudl last for weeks at a time. I finally went to a wondeful dermatologist who thought I had a hormone problem. Sure enough I did. She prescribed me 50 mg twice a day...I was on this dosage for about 3 years and it cleared up my skin beautifully.After the 3 years, I tried to ween my self off of aldactone This worked at first but eventually my acne came roaring back. I recently went to a new dermatologist and she prescribed me 100mg once per day and I can say I am here to stay. My skin looks the best it ever has and I have lost a few lbs too! I would highly recommend this product to anyone that is suffering from acne. No one should suffer with acne. Good Luck :)

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4.5 Stars

Posted 92 months ago (12/12/2007)4

Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report

I have had to run all over to get skin cleaned up. Some times twice a month to get cyst openned drained. Lived on anti b's/creams/diet Nothing worked for years had injections in cyst, had bad acne scars on face & body. Now I am on Aldactone 50mg, benzaclin, minocyclin. I backed off on the anti do not get me wrong needed to use anti b's six months to get rid of what I had. Then I saw it work wow!!!. My Chin hairs slowed down pluck every day,, scalps cleared up, my back and chest uderarms all gone cytic acne cleared up. Be sure you are on birth-C be careful of your electrolite in-take. warnning aldactone got bad GI infection very sick b/c of lack electrolites. I drink 2 cups pedia light with meds every day helps keeps things working. Gas,blooting, diaheria call MD asap get you blood tested. It cost up front but the amount I have put out for years to not get zits Well this was worth every dime see skin I tought I would never have. with out all the products md vists.

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4.5 Stars

Posted 97 months ago (6/21/2007)4

Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report

I never suffered acne as a teenager, but cystic acne hit hard in my late 20s. I tried everything - I even tried Accutane, but got seriously depressed for the first time in my life and dropped it. I've been on Aldactone for several years and it has worked great for me. I still have a few outbreaks around my period, but nothing like what I used to suffer.

Did Nothing, Cost a LOT! I tried spironolactone, and eventually, the even more expensive aldactone for several years, beginning at a low dose and ending up at 200mg per day.
I had no health insurance at the time, so I was paying for this out of pocket. it was outrageously expensive.
I never saw ANY abatement in the progress of my hirsuitism or my male pattern baldness.
The docs suggested higher doses, try it longer, try aldactone... nothing. I never saw any results at all. I do not understand why this drug is still being prescribed.

Wonderful This medicine has been life-changing for me. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries at age 17 and have struggled with it now for almost 20 years. I have had chronic cystic acne since my teenage years, as well as an oily scalp, and hursuitism. I have had to tweeze chin hairs on a daily basis.
A year and a half ago I was put on spironolactone. The cystic acne has completely gone away, my scalp is no longer excessivley oily, and I have found my moods to be a lot more grounded. Plus, my chin hairs have decreased to the point where I only have to tweeze about once every 10 days.
I also believe it has helped even out my food cravings. In a nutshell: I feel (almost!) normal now. Better than I have in years.
I stopped taking spironolactone for about 3 months when my prescription ran out and I never called my doctor for a refill. My cystic acne came came with a vengeance in about six weeks, the hairs came back, and I was getting terrible food cravings. I started again about I will never stop taking spironolactone again, if I can help it. I think that it should be every doctor's protocol to prescribe it for those with PCOS. ( I was prescribed it only after going to my doctor for acne medicine to prepare for my wedding. If I had not specifically requested acne medicine, despite my having PCOS, hursuitism, and elevated testosterone, I would have never been prescribed the medicine.)

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Posted 106 months ago (9/20/2006)4

Rated Spironolactone (Aldactone) for Acne Report

Wonderful This medicine has been life-changing for me. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries at age 17 and have struggled with it now for almost 20 years. I have had chronic cystic acne since my teenage years, as well as an oily scalp, and hursuitism. I have had to tweeze chin hairs on a daily basis.
A year and a half ago I was put on spironolactone. The cystic acne has completely gone away, my scalp is no longer excessivley oily, and I have found my moods to be a lot more grounded. Plus, my chin hairs have decreased to the point where I only have to tweeze about once every 10 days.
I also believe it has helped even out my food cravings. In a nutshell: I feel (almost!) normal now. Better than I have in years.
I stopped taking spironolactone for about 3 months when my prescription ran out and I never called my doctor for a refill. My cystic acne came came with a vengeance in about six weeks, the hairs came back, and I was getting terrible food cravings. I started again about I will never stop taking spironolactone again, if I can help it. I think that it should be every doctor's protocol to prescribe it for those with PCOS. ( I was prescribed it only after going to my doctor for acne medicine to prepare for my wedding. If I had not specifically requested acne medicine, despite my having PCOS, hursuitism, and elevated testosterone, I would have never been prescribed the medicine.)

Bigger boobs?? lol I use to take this pill for pco. And was on it for a few months. I did notice the facial hair come to almost a stop.
I did kinda helped it in the begining. I found someone who would wax the facial hair (under chin, face, everything)
And I did about 3 waxes during that time I was on it, and with the help of Spironolactone, I think 3-4 months most the hair growth had stoped. Waxing really really slows it down itself, but adding the Sprironolactone seem to be a mega bonus together. (Which was way better then the 5 oclock shadow ever day)
THE ONLY problem was when money got tight and I couldnt keep getting all the meds and waxes. It did grow back. Im not sure if I had been able to keep up the treatment would it have completly took care of the problem or not.
But my Oddest side effect from the pill was my boobs were getting bigger lol. I have NOOOO clue why. Or if I was just a fluke in the bunch. But they seem to go up a cup size or two.

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